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Shell Shock

Entry-level route among nine climbs catalogued at this Kentucky crag.

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Shell Shock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Shell Shock, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Shell Shock

Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 24°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    49° / 26°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 33°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 41°

    10 wet

  5. May

    77° / 51°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 59°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 63°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 62°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 54°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 41°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 27°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stearns 2s, KY, 3.6 mi away at 1,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of nine routes catalogued at Upstream Routes, this climb sits at the entry level of the crag's 5.8–5.11d range.

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